West End Common
West End Common is a 70.3-hectare (174-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the north-western outskirts of Esher in Surrey. It is owned and managed by Elmbridge Borough Council.[1][2] It is part of Esher Commons, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[3]
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Esher, Surrey |
| OS grid | TQ 123 629 |
| Area | 70.3 hectares (174 acres) |
| Managed by | Elmbridge Borough Council |
The common has wet areas, which have the rare flowering marsh plant starfruit, woodland with ancient oak and beech trees, and grassland. More than 2,000 species of insects have been recorded.[1]
There is access from West End Lane.
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References
- "West End Common". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- "Map of West End Common". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- "Designated Sites View: Esher Commons". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
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